Cincinnati is 18-4 in their last 22 games including 6-1 in their last 7 games. Cincinnati continues to win games despite usually being at a disadvantage in the pitching matchup.
Cincinnati is starting Ashcraft in this game who has started one game against Washington going 7 innings allowing 4 hits and 1 earned run. Ashcraft is coming off a good start his last game giving up 3 hits and 1 earned run over 6.2 innings.

Washington is starting Gray in this game who for some reason is great on the road but struggles at home in Washington this has happened the last two seasons to Gray and has continued this year. Gray is 2-3 with a 5.17 ERA at home and has been roughed up in both home starts this month giving up 4 and 6 earned runs.

Pick: Cincinnati Reds ML